Opinion: Agriculture Research, Globally

12/02/19 12:55 PM By Marshall Matz

In this opinion piece, Marshall Matz highlights the work being done by CGIAR, the 15 global agriculture research centers.

Nine-year research project teases out new agroforestry secrets

11/14/18 6:25 AM By Ed Maixner

Researchers in North Carolina are pursuing better ways to raise trees and crops and graze livestock all in one field.

Few USDA scientists pressured to alter research results

03/07/18 6:05 AM By Jim Webster

The overwhelming majority of scientists at USDA appear satisfied that they can do research and publish the results without interference.

Pollinator advocates say agriculture more aware of challenges

01/10/18 6:35 AM By Steve Davies

The importance of pollinators was a hot topic in agriculture and beyond in 2017, as initiatives to protect bees and butterflies continued to emerge.

Opinion: The vast army fighting hunger around the globe

01/02/18 11:43 AM By Marshall Matz

When it comes to agriculture research no organization is as important to our farmers as is USDA and the Agriculture Research Service (ARS).

Tax, budget showdowns loom on lawmakers' December agenda

11/22/17 7:01 AM By Philip Brasher

Lawmakers return to Washington next week facing a battle over tax cuts and the possibility of a government shutdown, if they can’t agree on a budget for the rest of the fiscal year.

Hearing highlights resistance to proposed ag research spending cuts

06/15/17 8:00 PM By Bill Tomson

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2017 – Some of the biggest names in agricultural research defended the importance of government science funding at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing today where lawmakers expressed resistance to proposed spending cuts from the White House.

National Pork Board CEO Bill Even

This week’s Open Mic guest is Bill Even, CEO of the National Pork Board. Last year proved challenging for the nation’s swine producers and the pork industry despite a record-setting pace for global pork sales. While the new year offers challenges from higher feed costs, Even suggests the packing industry is processing animals at near capacity and demand for pork remains robust from both domestic and global markets. A continuing shift of consumers purchasing food online has brought new avenues in product promotion and associations in the food industry to reach consumers. Even says net-zero emissions for producing swine is attainable building on a well-documented path of sustainable production practices.

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Opinion: Policymakers have a huge opportunity to leverage venture investment in food and agriculture. Here’s how.

In this opinion piece, Sanjeev Krishnan with S2G Ventures outlines a path that policymakers can follow to avoid the issues that arise when policy lags behind food and ag tech investment and innovation.

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Agri-Pulse interview with Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack: March 2, 2021

Less than a week into his second stint on the job, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has already identified the key immediate priorities for USDA to address. Vilsack addresses those priorities and more in this interview with Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher, Spencer Chase and Sara Wyant.

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